Marcus Smart to decline player option, become free agent

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 29: Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to his foul against the Houston Rockets in Game Five of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images After reestablishing himself with the Lakers last season, Marcus Smart is set for one more big contract this offseason.Smart will reportedly opt out of the second year of his deal with the